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Job Description

Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-2021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 94,840.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 45.00
Currently, there are 9,800 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Atmospheric and Space Scientists”.

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Tasks for “Weather Analyst”

Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media.
Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.
Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.
Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.

Related Technology & Tools

Desktop computers
Rain gauges
Personal computers
Weather balloons
Hygrometers
Soil temperature probes
Weather observation stations
Next Generation Weather Radar NEXRAD
Solarimeters
Relative humidity gauges
Analog anemometers
Tipping bucket rain gauges
Mercury barometers
Two way radios
Graphic tablets
Surface temperature probes
Laptop computers
Storm chase vehicles
Doppler radar equipment
Radiosonde launchers
Psychrometers
Digital anemometers
Air temperature thermometers
Temperature and humidity data loggers
Light meters
Whirling hygrometers
Air quality samplers

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Ferret
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Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
STATISTICA
Cisco IOS
AccuWeather Galileo
WINGRIDDS
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
SPSS
Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP
ESRI ArcInfo
VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
R
Microsoft Word
Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
Microsoft Paint
Python
PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
Microsoft PowerPoint
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WSI Titan
Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
Cave5D
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Linux
WSI TrueView Professional
Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
Microsoft Excel
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SVRPLOT
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